unique scarf

Handwoven from a rayon and cotton blend in the traditional style of kente cloth, this beautiful wrap scarf is fit for royalty. Ghanaian artisan Rachel Armah creates this fascinating accessory, which features stripes, zigzags, and geometric patterns in tones of tangerine, saffron, chartreuse, leaf, and cornsilk.

Subtle tone-on-tone yarns in blue-grey create an appealing texture in this rayon scarf from Elena Ixtamer in Guatemala. The artisan weaves the scarf by hand on a traditional waist loom.

Crafted by hand, this modern design depicts horizontal waves that embrace the scarf. Peach, coral and rust are accentuated by white as Vinita adds a touch of silk for sheen.

The intricate texture in this handsome kente cloth shawl is inspired by beach pebbles. Designed by a fisherman around 1898, its name means "pebbles of the shore are hard to crack." The tiny blocks of pattern represent the thoughts of that ancestral craftsman. Handcrafted by the Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family, this extraordinary double weave textile is one of the most difficult patterns to achieve. These expert weavers use traditional looms and a cotton blend.

Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Strips are generally three to four inches wide and seven to ten feet long, and the length of time it takes to complete one strip varies by the complexity of the chosen pattern. The simplest use mostly vertical, or warp patterns, and an experienced weaver can make several of those in one day. But patterns with nearly all weft (horizontal thread) patterns, where the warp design is hardly visible, can take up to four days to complete an individual strip. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging, and spirituality, while white is purity. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events, or proverbs.

Serpentine paths weave their serene vibes in this scarf from the Thai region. The Weave Fair Trade Artisan Group works with refined rayon threads to create this versatile complement, whose palette of viridian and fuchsia hues is arranged in a zigzag pattern that allows for a unique fashion statement. As a cheeky touch, fringes dance on each end.

Drape yourself in effortless chic with Erna Gendhis' heavenly batik rayon scarf. Its striking black, pumpkin and white motifs nod to time-honored Javanese craftsmanship yet feel entirely fresh and modern. With delicate fringe finishing on both ends, this gorgeous accessory makes any outfit pop with its signature blend of sophistication and uniqueness.

Whether draped around your neck, styled as a head wrap or elegantly worn as a shawl, this versatile rayon scarf by Java’s Erna Gendhis is a great addition to complement your looks in any season. It is adorned with intricate hand-drawn batik motifs in a bright palette of sea green, crimson, orange, yellow, black and white hues that dance across the fabric, creating a feast for the eyes. The fabulous fringe accents on both ends add a touch of playful elegance to this unique design.

Update your poncho game with this unique creation from the weavers of the K'amolon K'i K'ojonel organization of Guatemala. The poncho features a draped twist at the front and a fringed hem for an overall softer look. Blending cotton and bamboo rayon for both lightness and ease of care, and dyed in shades of purple to create a random abstract pattern.